MEDIA CENTER PC NEWS
June 6th 2004 Niveus AVX Media Center PCs to Ship with Wavexpress
High-Quality, Automatic Digital Video Content Downloads Now Available via Broadband to Niveus AVX Media Center PC UsersNiveus Media today announced that it will ship Wavexpress’ TVTonic broadband video application pre-installed on all Niveus AVX Media Center PCs. The Niveus AVX is the first ultra quiet, fanless Entertainment PC to offer the power of a full-size desktop in an A/V component form factor. Measuring just over seventeen inches wide and just under four inches tall, the Niveus AVX is a truly stackable component thatintegrates seamlessly into any home entertainment A/V rack. In addition, the Niveus AVX is powered by Microsoft`s latest Windows Media Center Edition software allowing users to experience their digital media content like movies, television, music, and photos in a home theater environment. What’s more, the Niveus AVX now features WMV High-Definition compatibility, Intel chipsets, and FireWire (IEEE 1394) connectivity.Wavexpress’ TVTonic, which is compatible with Microsoft’s Windows XP Media Center Edition, is a leading Internet video distribution and management application. TVTonic extends the digital video recorder functions of the Niveus AVX by providing access to Internet-delivered video channels. These channels download and store high-quality programming which can be viewed at any time. TVTonic features full-screen, DVDquality video, automated program delivery and expiration, integration with the Media Center Remote, and a channel design optimized for the TV screen."The opportunity for broadband entertainment services in the living room is an exciting new realm for the Media Center PC," said Tim Cutting, president and CEO, Niveus Media. "Pre-installing TVTonic on the Niveus AVX enables our customers to receive IP-based video channels which offer unique and original programming, not necessarily available from cable or satellite TV providers.""Wavexpress is committed to delivering Internet video channels for Media Center and the digital home theater environment," said Michael Sprague, president and COO, Wavexpress. "This is a significant move by a manufacturer, and we are delighted to be expanding the range of viewing choices that Niveus AVX customers enjoy."
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